There are at least 25 food banks in Leicestershire which rely on food donations from various outlets such as
major supermarkets, schools and other groups

Trading standards officers have been offering support to food banks across the county.

There are at least 25 food banks in Leicestershire which rely on food donations from various outlets such as
major supermarkets, schools and other groups.

County
council officers have been offering advice to ensure any food supplied is correctly marked with durability dates and allergy information, as well as issuing information on what precautions food banks are required to take as food businesses to maintain food standards.

David Bull, head of the trading standards service, said: “Food banks have a legal duty to comply with food standards legislation, so we have worked with them to produce a leaflet, which covers topics such as durability labelling, allergies, product recall and traceability.

“It’s important that any organisation which supplies food to the public does so legally and safely. If needs be they should contact Trading Standards
for advice.”

For more on advice to food banks offered by Leicestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service visit www.leics.gov.uk/advice_for_food_banks

For more information on how to minimise food waste, which could save families up to £50 per month, visit www.lesswaste.org.uk/love_food_hate_waste

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